Explore the Family Name Fatemi
The meaning of Fatemi
Muslim (mainly Iran): surname denoting descent or association with the prophet Muhammad’s daughter Fatima (called Fateme in Persian), a wife of Ali, the first imam of the Shiite Muslims, and mother of Hasan and Husain.
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How common is the last name Fatemi in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Fatemi has increased in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it was ranked as the 64,750th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had risen to the 54,296th spot, marking a 16.15% change. The number of people with this surname also rose from 287 to 380 during this period, a significant increase of 32.4%. As for its proportion per 100,000 people, it went up from 0.11 to 0.13, an increase of 18.18%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,750 | #54,296 | 16.15% |
| Count | 287 | 380 | 32.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.13 | 18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fatemi
When we look at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Fatemi based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there have been noticeable shifts between 2000 to 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander has risen from 3.83% to 5.26%, and those identifying with two or more races rose from 9.06% to 12.11%. However, the percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased from 85.71% to 78.16%. There were also new entries for Hispanic and Black ethnic identities in 2010, which were not recorded in 2000. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained constant at 0.00% over the ten-year period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.71% | 78.16% | -8.81% |
| Two or More Races | 9.06% | 12.11% | 33.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.83% | 5.26% | 37.34% |
| Black | 0% | 3.16% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.32% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |